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Best Coming-of-Age Tales: Ages 10-11

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Book: The Wednesday Wars

By Gary D. Schmidt

Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming of age.

Review date: 11/25/2007

Age 10+

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Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee

This stunning story deals with intolerance.

Review date: 5/8/2004

Age 13+

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Book: Flipped

By Wendelin Van Draanen

Honest story about first crushes -- tweens and up.

Review date: 6/27/2006

Age 11+

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Book: Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress

By Maria Padian

Moving story of early adolescent changes.

Review date: 6/24/2008

Age 11+

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